Recruiting Talent Community Title- Data Center Technician

Recruiting Talent Community Title - Data Center Technician

Location: Memphis, Tennessee;
West Memphis, Arkansas, United States of America

CBRE, a leading technology infrastructure services provider, is looking for a Union Data Center Cabling Technician I to join our CBRE Data Center Solutions business. This full‑time, entry‑level position focuses on the installation and maintenance of low‑voltage cabling infrastructure within data center environments.

• Installation/decommissioning of network and cabling infrastructure in a Data Center environment.
• Deliver sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes, always with an eye on improvement.
• Provide structured feedback on project progress to stakeholders.
• Exhibit quality workmanship on all work and maintain data center cleanliness.
• Follow all production, safety and quality standards, codes, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to remove project obstacles.
• Read and comprehend blueprints and building documentation/redline work.
• Broad understanding of data center infrastructure technologies.

• Knowledge and use of basic telecom hand tools.
• Understand customer service.
• Clear understanding of job safety requirements.
• Be able to read and understand floor plans.
• Familiarity with wiring schemes and wiring testing.
• Be able to pull all types of low voltage cable.
• Capable of performing field terminations and labeling.
• Reports to Operations Manager and take daily directions from Technician, Technician II, Lead Technicians, Senior Technicians and Advanced Senior Technicians.
• Capable of maintaining orderly paperwork, capable of running service jobs.
• Possess skill to layout MDF and IDF closets, be able to dress all types of cable, and perform all types of terminations.
• Capable of working in data centers.
• Shall be able to install ladder racking and seismic bracing both above and under raised floor.
• Basic understanding of both copper and fiber cable testing and troubleshooting.
• Read and understand blueprints and design documents.
• Dress and fuse fiber trunks for splicing.
• Maintaining orderly paperwork and running service.
• Fusion splice including ribbon/single OSP/ISP.
• Install, connect, and deconstruct network equipment.
• Operate DSX 5000 tester/OTDR tester.
• Program testers.
• Download test results to Linkware/Linkware Live.
• Save test results, verify, and submit to customer.
• Create mass labels and apply per Portmap.
• Differentiate live cables from decommissioned cable.
• Copper testing and troubleshooting.
• Conduct service swaps of live networking devices.
• Understand “FIM” database and operate scanners.

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward‑thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service, and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skillsets of our people.

At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

CBRE has a long‑standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recr or via telephone at  (U.S.) and  (Canada).

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Relocation assistance and sign‑on bonuses may be available on selected positions only, for qualified candidates based on role requirements and experience.

Referrals can increase your chances of being interviewed at CBRE by 2x.

Entry level

Full‑time

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